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Balanidae

plural noun
Ba·​lan·​i·​dae | \ bəˈlanəˌdē\

Definition of Balanidae

: a family of highly evolved sessile barnacles comprising the acorn barnacles

First Known Use of Balanidae

1851, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Balanidae

New Latin, from Balanus, type genus + -idae

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